Group: Protect Missouri voter initiatives

A diverse group is pushing for a change in the Missouri Constitution that would make it extremely difficult for lawmakers to overturn voter initiatives, the Kansas City Business Journal reports. It also could lead to St. Louis and Kansas City holding votes on their earnings taxes every five years in perpetuity. The Voter Protection Alliance has submitted a proposed constitutional amendment to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office that would require either a three-fourths vote in both the House and Senate or a vote of the people to repeal or amend a citizen initiative.